Sr R&D Engineer

Job Summary
The Senior R&D Engineer will support Sustainable Technologies Reprocessing in New Product Development to expand the current reprocessing portfolio, and maintenance of business activities for legacy products.

Schedule : 3x a week in office

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Contribution:  Leads small-scale R&D projects from conception to completion, and serves as a critical core team member on large-scale new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives.
• Product Feasibility & Innovation:  Conducts in-depth research and analysis of existing products and technologies to assess suitability for reprocessing and identify opportunities for innovative refurbishment solutions.
• Reverse Engineering & Performance Definition:  Executes comprehensive reverse engineering of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products to define critical performance criteria, material characteristics, and design specifications.
• Design & Verification:  Develops robust product performance specifications, designs and validates test methods, and establishes verification and validation protocols to ensure product safety, efficacy, and compliance.
• Project Management & Communication:  Provides clear, concise, and regular updates on project status, timelines, and budgetary expenditures to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and proactive issue resolution.
• Strategic Execution:  Drives the successful execution of R&D-led projects by applying focused effort, fostering transparent communication, and implementing streamlined processes to meet existing and new commitments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:  Collaborates effectively with diverse cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Design Quality Engineering (DQE), Regulatory Affairs (RA), and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:  Proactively identifies, analyzes, and implements effective technical solutions to complex engineering challenges, driving continuous improvement in product design and processes.
• Autonomy & Growth:  Operates with a degree of independent judgment within established parameters, seeking general guidance on routine tasks and more detailed instruction on novel or highly complex projects, fostering continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred
• Preferred Certifications: DFSS
• 2+ years of experience in New Product Development preferred
• Knowledge of Medical Device Design Controls
• Strong statistical analysis (MiniTab) and test method development
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Developed leadership, problem solving, decision making, and presentation skills
• Travel Expectations: 10%

Anticipated salary range : $90,200 - $115,830

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close : 4/20/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.